The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-06-11
HON. VIM. M. RAPsHER AND THE sU-
PREMR COURT JuDGEsHIP.

Just lOlI WethS dBo we pItStHltu lic
name Of Carbon county's distinguished
lawyer-Hon. w. NJ. Rapsher, of Manch
Chunk--for the position of Judge Of the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; the many
influential newspaper comments commend
atory Of our action and lsudatory of Mr..
Rapsher's abilitysas gentleman learned in
the spirit and letter Of the law convince us
that we were not mistaken in presenting
his name for so prominent a position and
urging the Carbon county Democracy to
push his claims by presenting his name to
the consideration OF the Democratic State
Convention, which convenes at Allentown
on the 3lst day of August, 1887.
The nomiration of Mr.. Rapsher for Su-
preme Court Judge by the Democratic Con-
vention would be a just recognition and
acknowledgment of the majorties which
the old Tenth legion has never failed to
roll up for the Democratic party; but not
that alone, the honorable gentleman, whilst
he is positive Democrat would not allow
bgoted partyism TO blind him to the inn
partial discharge of the duties connected
with the Supreme Judgeship- He would
give to the office the best services that man
can give-honest and careful attention and
a faithful discharge of all the various duties
connected tlIerewith. During Mr. Rap
sher's twenty years Of legsl practice he has
never represented corporation or monop-
olistic enterprise-being, however, always
etI &c lo -
champion Of their rights and interests.
The following opinions we clip frcm our
exchanges
Hon. w. M. Rapsher, of Carbon county, is be-
ing pushed by his friends for place on the Su-
preme Court bench of this State. II the Honor
able Judge can shew good record on the land
andlab0r questions let him go to the 'front.'
Nilkesbarre Daily Netos- Dealer.
w. NJ. Rapsher, the present district attorney
Of Carbon county, Is a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Judge of the Supreme
Court. Mr.. Rapsher is spoken very highly of as
LAWYER by those who know him. He has been
a member of the Legislature and while there
made an excellent trecord.-Wilkesbarr Record
Hon. VIM. NJ. Rapsher is being ardenty
doomed by many friendsin Carbon and adjoin-
ing counties for the nomination Supreme
Judge, Mr.. Rapsber is a good, clean man and
an able lawyer. He is likewise u sturdy Demo
erat, with an understanding of what Democracy
means, and would be popular candidate and n
safe Judge If elected - Wilkesbarro Evening
Leader
The name of district attorney Rapsher will be
presented to the Democratic State Convention
for Supreme Judge. 1t is the duty of Carbon
county to give him an earnest support. If the
lirltninu shn,tl1 ctrikn our- UNIV aificfad
that 1t will find worldly and capable candidate
IN Mr.. Rapsher, Since Matt Quay declares that
we must have Supreme Judges who will occa-
slonally decide against corporations, allow us to
suggest William M. Rapsher.-Lansford Record.
Hon. William NJ Rapsher's candidacy for ST.
preme Judge appeals directly to the people
With them he has always been exceedingly
strong. Never in all his life has he been in any
way connected with monopolies or engaged in
defending corporations in their greed for wealth
and power. His heart and sympathies are with
the common people and at every opportunity has
his voice been eloquently raised in their behalf.
Not in demogogical spirit, as so many do, but
actuated by the purest and most sincere motives
The mention of his name for the Office is very
fayorably rcceivcd.-Weathcrly Herald.
The numerous friends of w. NJ. Rapsher, ESQ.,,
district attorney for Carbon county, have pro-
posed his name for the consideration of the
Democratic State convention, as a candidate for
Judge OF the Supreme Court. The Democratic
party could not do better than to nominate Mr..
Rapsher. He is strong, politically, with the
mass of the voters of both parties. Mr.. Rapsher
has no superior in legal knowledge, at the Car
bon county Bar What he lacks in rhetorical
finish Is made uT bya sound knowledge of the
principles of law. We do not speak of Mr.
Rapsher as a party man. He would make an
honest, impartial Judge for all the people and
we hope to to see him nominated - Maucl
Chunk WdtchmOn, Uarbor organ.)
VIM. NJ Rapsher a prominent member of the
Carbon county bar and an able lawyer, will DC
presented by the Democracy of that county tC
the State Convention at Allentown for the nomi
nation of Judge of the Supreme Court Mr.
Rapsher Is lawyer OF high legal attainments
he Is qualified, according to Democratic quallh
cations, for such a position, which means tha
he is versed in the law, able, has judicial capa
city equal TO any requirements of the place, ant
Knows what the people intended when tho
adopted the present constitution. With a well
balanced, even and just mind, the convention
would not goamss in nominating the candidat,
Of the Carbon Demoeracy.-Be -Bellfonte, Pa, Demo
orattc WGichman